Sometimes when I’m really busy, I forget to look at the hostname and end up executing a command on the wrong computer. To solve this, I simply set up a couple of different profiles (one with a black background, one with white, etc.) and ssh into the box using a launcher which executes the [...]
Posts from ‘October, 2006’
Engineering Food at Level of Molecules – New York Times
I’m all for advancements in science and technology but this just sounds like a very bad idea. I’m sure margarine and hydrogenated oils sounded like a great idea when Wilhelm Normann
developed the process in the first part of the 20th century. We’re only now learning of the health implications. How long [...]
IS MICHELIN MISGUIDED? / At least 10 significant errors found in first Bay Area edition of restaurant handbook
If you’re into food, you must read this article from SFGate. Following my comments about Michelin’s SF guide, a friend forwarded this new article to me about the guide. It seems the situation is much worse than expected with information so inaccurate, it makes one wonder if they even dined at these restaurants. [...]
No Stars for the Michelin Guide SF
As I just posted, I’m really busy working on a new start-up so I’ll keep my comments brief. The French Laundry received the only 3 star rating from Michelin in it’s inaugural SF guide, compared to 4 restaurants in New York. Having dinned at The French Laundry 3 times, I think the [...]
Missing in (start-up) action
I’ve been wanting to write a few posts but I’ve been completely slammed while working on a new project. I apologize to everyone for my lack of availability but I’ve been working startup hours again (12 PM – 6AM).
I’m quite excited about our progress and I think we’re really onto something novel, useful, and [...]